Manager - Community Land Use Planning
Apply NowCompany: Government of Yukon
Location: Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2A9
Description:
Department
Government of Yukon -> Energy, Mines & Resources - Community Land Planning
Location
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)
Job Type
Permanent
End Date
Full/Part Time
Full-time
Standard Hours Bi-weekly
75
Classification
MG06
Salary
$96,294.00 - $134,224.00
Union
MGT
Days Off
Saturday/Sunday
Travel
10%
Admissibility
Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry
This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.
Job Summary and Requirements
This is to fill one full-time permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.
At Energy, Mines and Resources (EMR), we are committed to a healthy and sustainable resource sector, managed in partnership with Yukoners. We embrace a work environment where problem solving, creativity, teamwork, risk management and personal effort result in the attainment of our goals and those of our clients.
The Land Planning Branch collaborates with First Nations, Yukon communities and other government agencies to manage land use in a sustainable and orderly way.
As the Manager of the Community Land Use Planning team, this position is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of local area planning and zoning initiatives. The Manager is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of rural and community local area plans and zoning in accordance with Yukon government goals and First Nation Final Settlement and Self Government Agreements, which involves advising and coordinating participation of Yukon government departments to achieve Yukon government goals and facilitate informed decision making by the Minister or Cabinet.
The Manager of Community and Land Use Planning supervises Land Use Planners who collaborate with First Nations counterparts, local advisory councils or ad hoc planning and zoning steering committees comprised of local citizens and First Nations representatives, the Zoning Appeal Board, Renewable Resources Councils, and the public throughout the development and implementation of local area plans. The Manager also supervises Development Officers who issue development permits and zoning amendment applications for communities throughout Yukon.
For more information about this position, please contact Krysti Horton, Director, Land Planning at Krysti.Horton@yukon.ca.
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Lindsay Moldowan, HR Consultant, at Lindsay.Moldowan@yukon.ca.
Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes may only be accepted through e-recruitment. If you need technical support submitting your application/resume, please contact e-recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca.
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon Government jobs. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. A cover letter is not required.
Candidates who have post-secondary education combined with significant experience in the above-mentioned demonstrated abilities may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates are expected to demonstrate their competence according to the standards set within the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework.
This competition will specifically focus on, but not limit itself to, the following competencies:
Taking Action and Achieving Results, Thinking Strategically, Influencing Others and Demonstrating Client Focus
Additional Information:
Condition(s) of Employment: Valid Class 5 Yukon Driver's License
Job Requirements: Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
15 April 2025
Close Date
30 April 2025
Job Description
JD - Manager, Community Land Use Planning
Government of Yukon -> Energy, Mines & Resources - Community Land Planning
Location
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)
Job Type
Permanent
End Date
Full/Part Time
Full-time
Standard Hours Bi-weekly
75
Classification
MG06
Salary
$96,294.00 - $134,224.00
Union
MGT
Days Off
Saturday/Sunday
Travel
10%
Admissibility
Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry
This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.
Job Summary and Requirements
This is to fill one full-time permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.
At Energy, Mines and Resources (EMR), we are committed to a healthy and sustainable resource sector, managed in partnership with Yukoners. We embrace a work environment where problem solving, creativity, teamwork, risk management and personal effort result in the attainment of our goals and those of our clients.
The Land Planning Branch collaborates with First Nations, Yukon communities and other government agencies to manage land use in a sustainable and orderly way.
As the Manager of the Community Land Use Planning team, this position is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of local area planning and zoning initiatives. The Manager is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of rural and community local area plans and zoning in accordance with Yukon government goals and First Nation Final Settlement and Self Government Agreements, which involves advising and coordinating participation of Yukon government departments to achieve Yukon government goals and facilitate informed decision making by the Minister or Cabinet.
The Manager of Community and Land Use Planning supervises Land Use Planners who collaborate with First Nations counterparts, local advisory councils or ad hoc planning and zoning steering committees comprised of local citizens and First Nations representatives, the Zoning Appeal Board, Renewable Resources Councils, and the public throughout the development and implementation of local area plans. The Manager also supervises Development Officers who issue development permits and zoning amendment applications for communities throughout Yukon.
For more information about this position, please contact Krysti Horton, Director, Land Planning at Krysti.Horton@yukon.ca.
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Lindsay Moldowan, HR Consultant, at Lindsay.Moldowan@yukon.ca.
Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes may only be accepted through e-recruitment. If you need technical support submitting your application/resume, please contact e-recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca.
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon Government jobs. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. A cover letter is not required.
- Degree in Planning or a related discipline such as Geography, Resource Management, Public Administration, Environmental Science (Graduate degree is preferable)
- Experience in land or resource planning, including negotiations
- Experience providing advice and options to senior management, preferably in a government setting
- Experience managing financial and human resources, including developing staff, leading teams with diverse skills, mentoring and performance management
- Experience working with First Nation Final Agreements will be considered as asset
Candidates who have post-secondary education combined with significant experience in the above-mentioned demonstrated abilities may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates are expected to demonstrate their competence according to the standards set within the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework.
This competition will specifically focus on, but not limit itself to, the following competencies:
Taking Action and Achieving Results, Thinking Strategically, Influencing Others and Demonstrating Client Focus
Additional Information:
Condition(s) of Employment: Valid Class 5 Yukon Driver's License
Job Requirements: Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
15 April 2025
Close Date
30 April 2025
Job Description
JD - Manager, Community Land Use Planning